The Shepherd's Studio by DianeWhimsical Art Inspired by A Life Well Lived!

Amanda at Cloverhill Yarn Shop in Catonsville, requested more yarn related cards! So I aim to please!!!

I added my first little card carousel to the shop last week....so if you are in that area and need a gift card...stop in and say howdy!

Sometimes I even amaze me!!!!

I truly am in love with this girlie who is in her Zen moment with her kitty nodding off!

After getting this scanned in, I should of wrapped that scarf around the sheepies neck while she was knitting it!

Golly I get so much joy from sketching these and painting them!!!

I would love to be able to make a living at this....but that's a lot of cards to sell.....so go ahead....hop over to my shop in the top bar and indulge yourself!!! They are nice enough to frame if you don't want to send them to a friend....but I have a feeling, if you do mail them to a friend....you will be besties!!!!

All of my farm animals were re-homed in September except for 5 Muscovy Ducks which are free-loading! 2 out of the 5 are drakes, so that doesn't help AT. All.! We've had 0 fresh eggs for months and it's quite disappointing!

With that work load gone, I've had a lot more time to put into my art....which I'm pretty happy about. I took a weekend trip down to Donna Downey's Studio in Huntersville, NC last month and had such a great time learning under Junelle at Yes & Amen and I made some wonderful friendships. I'm in over my head with online classes and have vowed not to add more until I can get several completed. We'll see how long that lasts!

We took a 2 week trip to Texas in September to try and figure out where we want to buy our golden journey home......I think out of a state as massive as TX, having 2 areas is pretty dang good! It will either be the Hill Country around Kerrville or the Piney Woods around Nachodoches. I've been packing up the house and have made a lot of headway! This next year will whiz by!

I've added a lot more art for sale in my shop, and streamlined things to only include 5x7 cards. They are printed on quality watercolor stock and are nice enough to frame if you don't want to mail them to a friend. Each card is $3 and comes with an envelope with a teeny tiny image in the front corner, then it's tucked into a protective sleeve. They make nice teacher gifts or just a sweet way to say hello to a long distance friend.

I hope you'll check them out!

This is my latest finished this morning....yes, I'd much rather be at the beach!!!

This is a watercolor I found while cleaning out a few boxes in the basement. It just proved to me that I've had a love affair with watercolor for a very long time....but just haven't had the time to put into it until now.

These are all creations that come out of my head....I tuck away memories and dreams for another day.....please respect my copyright and do not copy....however, if they inspire you as many others have inspired me then tuck them away so you can take elements to add to your own designs.

Diane

Current ResumeI am now a retired FarmHer of the most amazing creatures God created; Sheep!!! I loved every day I was blessed with Shepherding them. I now am focusing on my art and gardening and allowing The Lord to use it for His Glory. I designed and we are building The Shepherd's Studio on our awesome property and have NO idea what God will do with it....but It's His to use however He chooses. I continue to be ever so excited about health issues, food and fun! In my ongoing endeavor to find health and healing. We are enjoying our retirement days together seeking The Father together for whatever He has for us here in East Texas. We remain broken and poured out vessels for His purposes. We love our quiet and peaceful life here in The Piney Woods of East Texas.